I don't need to charge it each ride like my old one. I recommend for all cyclist. A little bit bigger than my last one, but so much better for the gps.
i chose this garmin because i wanted something that would work with me on becoming a better cyclist which it is helping with! i really like being able to program in ride routes and having that extra safety net for crashes and such. good for cyclists ready to make the jump to a gps computer. solar charging is helpful, but do not rely on it!
The Edge 540 Solar Changed my Riding for the Better
on August 22, 2024
Posted by: clint H
The edge 540 Solar from Garmin has completely changed the way that I ride my bike. I went from trying to figure out a route and get back home to uploading a route the night before, and getting to enjoy every second on the trail. I no longer need to worry about where I am going with the Edge 540. The Solar charging is great to have when riding out in sunny conditions and the way that Garmin displays data in it's HUD is superior to all other cycling computers on the market.
I'm using this for mostly navigating on trails and other backcountry routes and It's been working great for that. The solar charging adds a little extra battery life, but nothing significant. A lot of great features that aren't really intuitive to use, but I'm sure there is a learning curve that takes some time.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, June 18, 2024
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate it. We would encourage you to start out on our support site for assistance with the device and also to give you a way to contact our team for further assistance.
Edge 540 Solar Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798925&tab=topics
This is nearly perfect, the battery life is super good, it's super quick and it's very accurate. I've been using this for a racing and training and the actual device is amazing. It can be a bit difficult to create routes through the garmin app though. The one problem that I've noticed was when I paired my indoor trainer for the first time, it kept disconnecting and reconnecting. I definitely recommend this if you're looking to train and race.